Burberry — Spectacle frame
Metallic spectacle frame.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Chemical
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Hazard
- The rims, bridge, decorations and temples of the product release an excessive amount of nickel (measured value up to: 9.7 µg/cm2/week). Nickel is a strong sensitiser and causes allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin.
- Origin
- Italy
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
- ▸ (to: Distributor) Recall of the product from end users
- ▸ (to: Distributor) Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
What is this? These are Burberry eyeglass frames. They may release too much nickel, a metal that can cause skin rashes.
What's happening? The frames give off more nickel than is safe. This can harm people who are allergic to nickel.
Does this affect me? If you own these frames and your skin touches them often, you could get a rash.
What should I do? Stop wearing them and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have a nickel allergy.
🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.
🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The rims, bridge, decorations and temples of the product release an excessive amount of nickel (measured value up to: 9.7 µg/cm2/week). Nickel is a strong sensitiser and causes allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin. · Origin: Italy
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